A PartKeepr alternative with nothing to install

Facts about PartKeepr checked against its GitHub page on 27 October 2026.

Where PartKeepr stands

• Its last release is 1.4.0, published in April 2018.
• Its GitHub repository is archived, so nobody can send it fixes there.
• Its README asks for PHP 7.0 or 7.1. Both stopped receiving security updates years ago, so running it today means keeping an old PHP version alive.

An existing install keeps working as long as you keep that environment going. The question is what you move to before it stops.

What you get with NiftyForger

• Nothing to install or update. Sign up and use it in a browser, on a computer or a phone.
• Parts described by what they are. Each category has its own attributes (resistance, package, tolerance), and a part is identified by its values, so you find a 10k 0603 resistor by searching for exactly that.
• Orders that move stock. Receive a purchase order and the parts are added to stock; sales orders track what still has to ship.
• Assemblies. List what goes into a build and see whether you have the parts before you start.
• Your data stays yours. Download everything in your workspace whenever you like, and move to a smaller plan without losing anything.

Moving your parts across

Set up your categories, then hand your parts list to Lily, NiftyForger's built-in assistant. Paste rows copied from PartKeepr, attach a PDF of a parts report, or take a photo of a printed list. She drafts the categories, parts and stock, and nothing is saved until you've checked her plan and applied it.

Questions

Can I keep using PartKeepr while I try NiftyForger?

Yes. Nothing here touches your PartKeepr install. Start on the free plan and move across at your own pace.

Is NiftyForger open source?

No. It's a hosted service with a free plan and paid plans for bigger workspaces.

Try it

There's a free plan with no card required, and paid plans when you need more room.

Comparing other ways to track parts

• NiftyForger or InvenTree
• Moving off a parts spreadsheet